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12% projected employment growth rate by 2024 (BLS, 2016), showcasing a need for this program in the region

100% 2014-2015 graduates placed in job or continuing education, with 86% of those graduated employed in a career directly related to the program

84% retention rate over the past five years, with 70% on-time program completion

Northeast Diesel Technology Program

The mission of Northeast Community College in Nebraska is to be “dedicated to the success of students and the region it serves,” and its diesel technology program is a prime example. The commitment to student success drives every decision, whether budgetary, programmatic, or instructional. Students in the highly structured program are taught to repair and maintain diesel-powered equipment amidst 21st-century demands and ever-changing technological advancements. Student learning extends far beyond the classroom, incorporating laboratory training and a required summer internship. This commitment to student experience and success has yielded an 84% persistence rate and 70% on-time completion rate for students. With projected employment growth in the region, the program continues to address today’s and tomorrow’s diesel workforce needs.

Siemens Technical Scholars from Northeast Community College Diesel Technology Program